Sensational Subtraction
We are learning to solve subtraction problems using whole and decimal numbers.
Your sister gives you $125 to spend on lollies. If you spend $65 how much money would you have left over?
65 - 125 = 60
Jayla has bought her sister a new puppy. She has $500 in her bank account as she heads to the shops.
She first buys a dog bed for $60. How much money does she have left? $60 - $500 = 440
She then buys a bowl for $25. How much does she have left? $25 - $440 = 415
Then she buys 3 chew toys. Each toy costs $3.50. How much does she have left? $3 x $3.50 = $10.50 -
$415 = $405.50
Finally she buys a diamond collar for the dog which costs $154.50. How much is left in her account at the end of the day? $154.50 - $405.50 = $251
Kalani’s python has become ill and needs to go to the vets. He has $100 in his wallet.
The cost of the vet visit is $65.50. How much money is left in Kalani’s wallet? $100 - $65.50 = 34.5
Zyla’s puppy is growing every month. He used to weigh 5.67 kg but he now weighs 6.34kg. How much weight has he put on? 2.00kg
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